undr_psi Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 So today is my last day of the basic rider course. I didn't really know what to expect out of the class and was honestly a little nervous about having an instructor breathing down my back but it actually turned out to be an awesome class. they cover alot of things that you may not think about or that may take a little while on the street to develop. The riding part of the class was a little difficult at first going from my F4i to a 200cc dirt bike (i grew up riding and racing dirt bikes but its been years since I've been on one)and all the slow speed weaving that I've never done on the street. I would recommend it to any new rider. hell there's only 5 in my class that have ever riding before. not that there's any real point to my post..just thought id share the experience with everyone and maybe help sway anyone that's "on the fence" about taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Was Silverfox in your class? I know she was taking the class as well this weekend. She has a maroon FJR1300 that she prolly rode to the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undr_psi Posted June 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 she was in the AM class i saw her bike there and said hey as the class was changing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Glad you enjoyed the class. Very beneficial and I always recommend them. On another note, anyone ever taken the Advanced options? Once I get the bikes plated, I am thinking of taking one of the two offerings as a refresher. I am wondering what they cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetsh Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I too greatly enjoyed my weekend at MSF last year!I reccomend it to everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Glad you enjoyed the class. Very beneficial and I always recommend them. On another note, anyone ever taken the Advanced options? Once I get the bikes plated, I am thinking of taking one of the two offerings as a refresher. I am wondering what they cover.I'm taking the Advanced Rider Course - Sport Riding techniques in Aug.I too greatly enjoyed my weekend at MSF last year!I reccomend it to everyoneI was pretty much bored through the class, being that it's paced for people that have never been on a bike. I did learn some things, and would recommend it to any new rider. From what I understand, the practicing of the items that are "the test" makes it much easier than going to take the test on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxer_joe08 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 [quoteI was pretty much bored through the class, being that it's paced for people that have never been on a bike. I did learn some things, and would recommend it to any new rider. From what I understand, the practicing of the items that are "the test" makes it much easier than going to take the test on your own.i was the same way. took it last fall and by that point i had ridden about 3-4 thousand miles so i was bored. I also learned a few things but have also forgotten things too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Check with your insurance company. Mine gave me 10% off per year for taking the msf. That was my biggest reason for taking it. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Glad you enjoyed the class. Very beneficial and I always recommend them. On another note, anyone ever taken the Advanced options? Once I get the bikes plated, I am thinking of taking one of the two offerings as a refresher. I am wondering what they cover.I took the advanced rider course the same wkend my wife was doing the beginner class - advanced rider course was only 5 hours or so, where the beginner course is 3 days - friday in class, sat/sun on the bikes. I learned some low speed manuevering techniques that I wasn't familiar with and another perk was the nominal $25 course fee but a $50 insurance kickback......so u basically get paid to be there, but its good to take as a learning tool - seems everyone that attended that wkend left with more skills and info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undr_psi Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 definitely geared for new riders but it was nice to do all the low speed stuff. my instructor said i did extremely well and invited me to a mid ohio track day that he attending. he said i would learn more in one day on the track then i thought possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Trackdays definitely teach you a lot about your riding skillset and your bike's capabilities - my next wish is to attend track schools where you're taught better controlling techniques with braking/accelerating zones, proper body positioning in/thru/out of turns, raceline effects, and all within the best possible environment to learn.......I figure the better I am at the track, the better my streetskills will ultimately become - experience tends to come in handy when certain moments call for extra expertise right? I'd take him up on the offer and get more aquainted with your machine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Check with your insurance company. Mine gave me 10% off per year for taking the msf. That was my biggest reason for taking it. Lol Yeah definately! Allstate here in Zanesville had a 20% discount for taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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